Mid-MO Addiction Awareness Group

The definition of harm reduction is an approach that aims to reduce harms caused from using drugs or alcohol.

In instances when someone is not ready or able to stop using drugs, harm reduction is a strategy that supports health by meeting individuals where they are. Harm reduction focuses on supporting evidence-based strategies for lowering related health risks in the present rather than passing judgment on where people with addiction should be in terms of their behavior and health.